RT2832U

USB ID 05da:2838 · Microtek International, Inc.

VendorMicrotek International, Inc.
Vendor ID05da
Device ID2838
Windows hardware IDUSB\VID_05DA&PID_2838
Linux modaliasusb:v05DAp2838
Linux driverno driver with exact ID

Frequently asked questions

Which device has USB ID 05da:2838?

USB ID 05da:2838 is “RT2832U” made by Microtek International, Inc. (vendor ID 05da, device ID 2838).

Which Linux driver supports RT2832U?

Linux kernel 6.12 lists no driver for this exact ID. Most USB devices (keyboards, mice, storage, webcams, audio) still work through generic class drivers such as usbhid, usb-storage, uvcvideo or snd-usb-audio. Overview of device classes and their drivers

How do I check whether RT2832U is in my computer?

On Linux, lsusb -d 05da:2838 shows the device if it is present. On Windows, open Device Manager, then Properties → Details → Hardware Ids; it appears as USB\VID_05DA&PID_2838.

How do I see which driver is currently in use?

lsusb -t prints the device tree with the bound driver (Driver=…) for each interface.

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